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  2. Synoeca - Wikipedia

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    Synoeca is a genus of eusocial paper wasps found in the tropical forests of the Americas. Commonly known as warrior wasps or drumming wasps, they are known for their aggressive behavior, a threat display consisting of multiple insects guarding a nest beating their wings [2] in a synchronized fashion, and an extremely painful sting (rating at the highest level of 4 in the Schmidt sting pain index).

  3. Synoeca septentrionalis - Wikipedia

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    Synoeca septentrionalis is one of five species of wasps in the genus Synoeca. [1] It is a swarm-founding wasp that is also eusocial, [2] exhibiting complicated nest structure and defense mechanisms [3] and a colony cycle including a pre-emergence phase and a post-emergence phase. [4] It is typically found in areas from Central to South America. [3]

  4. Hornet - Wikipedia

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    Also, a related genus of Asian nocturnal vespines, Provespa, is referred to as "night wasps" or "night hornets", [5] though they are not true hornets. [6] Some other large wasps are sometimes referred to as hornets, most notably the bald-faced hornet (Dolichovespula maculata) found in North America. It is set apart by its black and ivory ...

  5. 10 weird things that can kill you almost instantly - AOL

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    Here are 10 weird things that can kill you almost instantly. Number 10.A meteor. Humans have been lucky when it comes to avoiding sizeable meteors and mass die-offs. However, if one measuring 50 ...

  6. It’s a ‘big year for wasps’ in California. Here’s why and how ...

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    Yellowjackets and paper wasps are the two most common social wasp species in Northern California, Kimsey said. Social wasp colonies are started from scratch each spring by a queen who survives ...

  7. Mosquitoes, bees, ticks and more: How to treat bites and ...

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    However, given that wasps and yellow jackets can sting you more than once, you may have several bites. ... “Lights attract night flying insects, and spiders are drawn to the easy food source ...

  8. European hornet - Wikipedia

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    The European hornet is a true hornet (genus Vespa), a group characterized by eusocial species.The genus is in the subfamily Vespinae, members of which are known for chewing up their food to feed it to their young, as well as chewing up paper-like materials to make their nests.

  9. Characteristics of common wasps and bees - Wikipedia

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    Barbed. Kills bee; [g] continues pumping. Smooth; can repeat. Retracts. Sting Pain [3] 2 2 1.5–3 depending on species 2 (Vespula pensylvanica) 2 2.x 4.0+ [4] [failed verification] Lights Not attracted to lights at night unless nest is disturbed, or light is placed near hive, or bee is sick. [5] Attracted to lights at night [6] [7] Lives in